Birthday tribute to Amol Palekar with his memorable films
November 24, 2020 marks the 76th birthday of Amol Palekar whom we all know as a sensational entertainer who cut a specialty for himself during the 1970s. He was normally known for his ‘middle-class comedies’, generally alternative. He was undoubtedly one of the notable entertainers of the 80s’ and 90s’ and was well known for his situational parody films like Gol Maal, Rang, Birangi and so on. Amol Palekar was the person who use to consistently play characters of an average person as he did in films. Not just in movies, Amol Palekar likewise forayed into TV and his shows are still recalled among works of art. On his special day, it would be perfect to give him a tribute by remembering his memorable films.
Golmaal
The movie has brilliant combination of Utpal Dutt and Amol, which make it an all-time classic. In the movie, Amol played a double role as chalk and cheese as Ramprasad Sharma and Laxmanprasad Sharma to save his job. The chemistry between Palekar and Dutt was blockbuster. Songs like ‘Aane wala Pal jane wala hai’ and ‘Gol maal hai bhai sab gol maal hain’ still mesmerise audience.
Chitchor
Chitchor is a romantic, musical film made under the banner Rajshri production and produced by Tarachand Barjatya. It was based on Bengali story, Chittachakor by Sudha Gosh. Palekar scores once again in the sweet simplicity of Chitchor’s romance. The song ‘Gori tera gaon bada pyaara’ with Zarina Wahab blushing is priceless.
Baton Baton Mein
After doing dramatic roles for three years, Palekar returned to soft romcoms with another Basu Chatterjee movie Baton Baton Mein. Palekar plays Tony Braganza a newly employed young turk who meets Tina Ambani’s (Neé Munim) Nancy Perreira and fall in love. But his fear of commitment drives her away until he eventually realises the futility of the resistance. Pearl Padamsee’s Rosie Perreira (Nancy’s mother) only adds to the soft humour.
